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/pɾiˈmeɾo/

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Translation

first, firstly

Word origin

From Latin primarius ('of the first rank'), from primus ('first').

Origin
Latin
Root
primarius
English cognates
primary, prime, premier

Grammar

Feminineprimera
Masc pluralprimeros
Fem pluralprimeras

Examples

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First you have to listen before speaking.

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I was the first to arrive at the party.

primer .

The first step is the hardest.

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The first thing he does on waking is have coffee.

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My daughter is going into the first year of primary school.

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This word is part of lesson 3.